It had been hoped that a Conservative government would scrap IR35 but it now appears that this may not be the case. A Tory spokesman said last week that this may not be a viable option.
Contractor group sees glass half full over IR35 » Read the full story
According to recent reports in the financial media, Britain’s banks are now approving 80% of small business loan applications, which should come as good news to limited company contractors and sole traders.
Are banks really lending to small companies again? » Read the full story
In my world, the term “self employed umbrella company” is a tad paradoxical. After all, a traditional PAYE umbrella employs their workers and provides (or should provide) the various benefits commensurate with employment.
The self employed umbrella company » Read the full story
The Federation of Small Businesses believes that the complex tax laws in the UK are hampering SMEs’ ability to grow.
Complex UK tax regime provides opportunities for umbrella companies » Read the full story
